Tarawera is a
cool dark color with the hex code #153F51.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
21, 63, 81 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 22%, 0%, 68% for print applications.
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Tarawera
#153F51
Tarawera color values
- HEX
- #153F51
- RGB
- 21, 63, 81
- HSL
- 198°, 59%, 20%
- CMYK
- 74, 22, 0, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tarawera sits at 198° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Tarawera is rendered as rgb(21, 63, 81), where the blue channel is highest at 81, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Tarawera translates to a CMYK breakdown of 74C 22M 0Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Tarawera
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #153F51;
--brand-primary-rgb: 21, 63, 81;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#153F51',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 74%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(21, 63, 81)
rgba(21, 63, 81, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #153F51?
#153F51 is Tarawera, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 63, 81. It has a hue of 198°, 59%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #153F51?
The RGB color code for #153F51 is rgb(21, 63, 81). This means it contains 21 red,
63 green, and 81 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tarawera a warm or cool color?
Tarawera (#153F51) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #153F51 in CSS?
You can use #153F51 in CSS with:
background-color: #153F51; or color: #153F51; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 63, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 22%, 0%, 68%.